Ecuador Vacations & Tours

Best Places to Visit in Ecuador

THE GALAPAGOS ISLANDS

The archipelago, which comprises nine main islands, including Isabela and Santa Cruz, and numerous smaller islands and reefs, are situated 970 kilometers off the coast of Ecuador in the Pacific Ocean. It is an ideal place for a leisure beach vacation in Ecuador. Moreover, Charles Robert Darwin is a name that will inevitably come up while discussing the Galapagos Islands. He put up the well-known hypothesis of biological evolution, which was inspired by the island creatures. The Galapagos Islands are referred to as a "living museum" for this reason. Sea lions, marine iguanas, the Galapagos penguin, and especially the Galapagos tortoise are among the islands' most well-known inhabitants.

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  QUITO

  As the capital of the northern territories of the Inca Empire, It was the first city to be listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Although it is only 24 kilometers from the equator, its high altitude and pleasant climate make it the perfect summer vacation destination.
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  CUENCA

  Cuenca is a beautiful colonial city to visit when traveling in Ecuador. You can see many dramatic Renaissance architecture there, and the United Nations have acclaimed it as a "City of Human Heritage". Many famous Ecuadorian intellectuals and poets are from this city, so it is also called "Ecuador's Athens".
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  GUAYAQUIL

  Guayaquil is the largest city, the industrial and fishing center of Ecuador. The city's most famous landmark is the Las Penas neighborhood, which is teeming with artistically designed buildings. A wonderful view of the entire city is also available from the community's summit.
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  OTAVALO

  It's well-known for its grand Inca market, which is bustling every Saturday. Strolling through the market, appreciating the local textiles and exquisite wood carvings, or conversing with people in distinctive traditional attire, may add more fun and authentic experience to your Ecuador tour.